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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_86Sep10MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1986 ~~ A regular Meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 by Baldwin. PRESENT Baldwin, Ciernia, and Wallin. Also present were Barnes and Schunicht ABSENT Hard and Chenoweth (Chenoweth arrived later). ADDENDA TO AGENDA Baldwin moved, seconded by Wallin, addition of the following items to the agenda: (1) Resignation of Deborah Trent-Sullivan from the Planning Commission, and (2) Appointment of Carolyn Nestingen to the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Wallin moved, seconded by Ciernia, approval of the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES OF AUGUST 27, 1986 APPROVED Baldwin moved, seconded by Wallin, approval of the Minutes of August 27, 1986. Motion carried unanimously. ZAPPA VARIANCE REQUEST DEFERRED TO 9/24/96 Baldwin moved, seconded by Wallin, deferral of the variance request from Patricia Zappa, 1853 Simpson, to September 24, 1986 as the Planning Commission lacked a quorum and was unable to take action on the matter. Motion carried unanimously. FINAL PAYMENT TO BUFFALO BITUMINOUS APPROVED - RESOLUTION R-86-34 Wallin moved, seconded by Ciernia, adoption of Resolution R-86-34. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-34 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF $42,466.01 TO BUFFALO BITUMINOUS, INC. FOR THE 1986 SEAL- COATING (NORTHEAST QUADRANT) RESOLUTION R-86-35 REDUCING THE DEBT LEVY IN THE YEAR 1987 Ciernia moved, seconded by Wallin, adoption of Resolution R-86-35. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-35 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO REDUCE THE DEBT LEVY BY $25,400 IN THE YEAR 1987, WHICH WAS TO BE PROVIDED FOR IN THE GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT (525M) OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1983 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1986 PAGE 2 ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT FOR 1987 APPROVED Ciernia moved, seconded by Wallin, approval of the animal control contract with Lake Animal Care, Inc. for the year 1987. Motion carried unanimously. TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT BUDGET TO EDUCATION FUND APPROVED Ciernia moved, seconded by Wallin, approval of a request from Terry Iverson, to transfer $300.00 from the Fire Department Equipment Fund to the Education Fund. Motion carried unanimously. 7:15 PUBLIC HEARING ON UNIVERSITY GROVE STREET LIGHTING REPAIRS Baldwin opened the public hearing at 7:15 and presented the Affidavits of Publication and Mailing. DAVID BRYAN, 2141 HOYT, asked what repairs the assessment covered and was informed the assessment is for repairs to the ornamental lights and transformer which Northern States Power will not service. There being no others wanting to be heard Baldwin closed the hearing at 7:20 P.M. Ciernia moved, seconded by Wallin, adoption of Resolution R-86-36. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-36 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STREET LIGHT REPAIRS IN AUDITORS SUBDIVISION 71 AND 90 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,817.64 RESOLUTION RELATING TO REOPENING OF FALCON HEIGHTS SCHOOL ADOPTID Ciernia moved, seconded by Wallin, adoption of Resolution R-86-37. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-37 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO REOPENING FALCON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PICTURE OF FALCON HEIGHTS SCHOOL TO BE LOANED TO SCHOOL Cierna commented on the picture of Falcon Heights School, which was hanging in the school before it was closed, and has been in the lobby of city hall in recent years. He felt with reopening it would be a nice gesture to allow the school to display the picture. Ciernia moved, seconded by Wallin, loaning the picture to the school. Motion carried unanimously. CHENOWETH ARRIVES AT 7:25 P.M. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DEFERRED TO 9/24/86 ~~ Ciernia noted the definition of "club" in the proposed amendment had been MINUTES 1y~ REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING //~~ SEPTEMBER 10, 1986 PAGE 3 altered in such a manner that it excluded "any social, recreation, or business organization where the serving of nonintoxicating malt liquor is incidental to and not the major purpose of the organization". The attorney will be asked to redraft this portion for Council reivew on September 2~, 1986. 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING ON DELINQUENT SANITARY SEWER CHARGES Baldwin opened the public hearing at 7:30 P.M. and presented the Affidavits of Publication and Mailing. There being no one present wishing to be heard Baldwin closed the hearing at 7:33 P.M. Ciernia moved, seconded by Chenoweth, adoption of Resolution R-86-38 RESOLUTION R-86-38 A RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT SANITARY SEWER CHARGES PROPOSED SNELLING AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE Sehunicht presented the history of the proposed reconstruction of Snelling Avenue, and reviewed the plans. He commented on the fact that six lots on the west side of Snelling do not have city water, the owners were asked a few years ago if they were interested in extension of the service in conjunction with Snelling Avenue construction, but indicated they were not in favor of extension at that time. He recommended the property owners again be contacted and informed this will be the last opportunity for extension of the service. Schunicht explained MN/DOT is considering a storm water pumping station at Idaho/Snelling as was stipulated in an agreement with the City in 1960; however, since the drainage problem has been minimized, there is no compelling reason to install the pump. He felt it might be a good negotiating tool with MN/DOT, the city will not press for the pumping station if the city is not charged for storm sewer replacement. Council discussed at length the cost sharing for storm sewer replacement, recalled MN/DOT had formerly stated the cost to the city would be minimal and would not warrant an assessment, and now the cost is estimated at $10,000 to $50,000. Council also felt the storm sewer is in place and functioning and if MN/DOT desires replacement they should fund it . Council discussed the advantages of extending the water main at this time, the need for a hydrant on the west side of Snelling for fire protection, and having the service available if property owners might desire city water in the future. Chenoweth suggested the main at least be brought across Snelling and a hydrant installed during the street construction, after which Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin, authorizing the engineer to prepare a feasibility study on the water main extension, and requesting MN/DOT include the watermain in the Snelling project as an alternate which could be deleted. Motion carried unanimously. MN/DOT will be informed the city will compromise, will forego the pumping station if MN/DOT will finance all or a majority of the cost of storm sewer. ORDINANCE RELATING TO ASSESSMENT HARDSHIP DEFERRALS TO BE DRAFTED FOR REVIEW ON 9/2~-86 Council reviewed model ordinances From other communities relating to hardship deferrals and after a discussion directed staff to draft an ordinance based on the one adopted by the City of Lexington with the following stipulations: MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1986 PAGE ~ (1) no deferrals of assessments less than $500.00, (2) deferral of principal only, interest must be paid, and (3) ten year cap on deferment. The proposed ordinance will be reviewed at the September 24th meeting. CITY CHANGES POLICY FOR CONTRACTUAL FIRMS - WILL NO LONGER MAKE ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS Council discussed past engineering problems, the fact that consultants have been appointed annually (in recent years with a six month review requirement), and whether or not it would be feasible to obtain an engineering firm on a project by project basis rather than appointment of one firm. Council concurred on a policy change; appointments will no longer be made on an annual basis. Baldwin stressed that with this change the Bonestroo firm's role will be mainly archival, historical, and transitional for the immediate future. Following a lengthy discussion Baldwin moved, seconded by Chenoweth, directing Barnes to prepare a list of forseeable engineering projects, contact various firms, enter into discussion with them, and present Council with a recommendation. Any firm working in the city will be reviewed at least every six months and the control list to be kept by the secretary will be reviewed every three months. RESIGNATION OF DEBORAH TRENT-SULLIVAN FROM PLANNING COMMISSION Ciernia moved, seconded by Wallin, acceptance of the resignation of Deborah Trent-Sullivan, 1888 Simpson, from the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF CAROLYN NESTINGEN TO PLANNING COMMISSION Wallin moved, seconded by Ciernia, appointment of Carolyn Nestingen, 1777 Lindig, to the Planning Commission to complete the term of Trent-Sullivan (term expires 12/31/86). Motion carried unanimously. 1987 BUDGET DISCUSSION Council reviewed the proposed 1987 budget, made changes and recommendations. Council concurred Terry Iversonts position is a separate category and should be handled under a separate account. Finalization of the budget is scheduled for September 24th. COUNCIL TO MEET AT 6:30 P.M. ON 9/24/86 Council agreed to meet at 6:30 P.M., September 24, 1986 to examine the role of the Public Safety Officer/Fire Marshall. ADJOURNMENT Ciernia moved, seconded by Baldwin, adjournment at 10:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTES . D wan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular City Council Meeting of September 10, 1986 ~~ 1 CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR CITY«COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1986" 1. Faloon Heights Fire Reports #1-01986 ~ #1-2986 2. Falooa Heights Ambulanoe Reports #2-06586 - #2-07396 3. Lauderdale Ambulance Reports #4-03886 d~ #~-03986 4. Disbursements 8/27/86 - 9/10/86 X40,506.86 5 Payroll 8/16/86 - 8/31/86 ~ 9,266.14 6. Statement from Bonestroo d~ Associates for June, 1986 7. Licenses• General Corporate #1637 Mech. Contractor #587 Round Bobbin Barring Center 1534 W. Larpenteur Paleon Height a, MN 55113 Unique Indoor Comfort 4748 Nieollet Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55409